The Hoopers & Friends dissect some of the most perplexing moral issues of our generation.
Our guest was saying so many insightful things about Meghan and Harry that we had to put 5 mics on her! The echo is to symbolise how racism and colonialism still echoes across the world years after its supposed abolition...
How do we spot a narcissist? And how can we try to deal with them? The Hoopers Podcast once again back with a huge return before inevitably disappearing again for another six months...
Lots of people read books, but how many people TALK about books?! Probably none. So sit back and listen to two people talk about books.
All of the other Hoopers got together and had an afternoon party a few weeks ago, but it was too far to travel to from London. So I invited the only other London-living Hooper on the podcast to spite them.
Our most sought-after guest finally comes to the studio to tell us all about her outlook on life.
A very talkative lady - very shy and quiet towards the mic at first - suddenly comes alive halfway through her podcast debut.
A wine-influencer and long-time friend of the show returns to tell us about her new hobby as well as her love life. Follow her on Instagram: @endofthewine
A founding-father of the Hoopers returns to reunite one of the most exciting double-acts in Welsh schoolboy history: the two Ben's.
We discuss one of the most perplexing murder-mysteries of modern times; who killed 12-year-old Garrett Phillips in his Potsdam, NY, home in 2011? The assailant seems to have escaped from a 1st floor window, but who has a motivation to kill this child?..
Our follow-up interview with Jeff Buziak - father of Lindsay Buziak - who was brutally murdered in Victoria, British Columbia, in February 2008. Lindsay was a 24 year old realtor who was lured to the scene of her murder by a mysterious couple who Lindsay nicknamed "The Mexicans". Her boyfriend, Jason Zailo, discovered her in the master bedroom of the house she was showing the "couple". She had been stabbed over 40 times. In this podcast, we discussed the theory that her murder was revenge for a massive drug bust conducted in Alberta in 2008, as well as the contrary theory that Lindsay's boyfriend and his family were behind the murder. As we mainly discussed new theories in this podcast rather than re-treading old ground, we highly suggest you first listen to our initial interview with Jeff, conducted in 2018: Jeff Buziak Interview Pt. I (2018) A link to Jeff's website Lindsay Buziak Wikipedia
A once-young guest has finally become a slightly less-young person, and he is back to tell us all about that dazzling transformation and what he expects from secondary school.
Mike Fallek joins us again to warn us about the impending doom of freshly-emerging online cults and vampires, as if we don't have enough to worry about these days...
A bonafide actual comedian - with real jokes and everything - joins us in the Hoopers studio to give us a glimpse into the tortured psyche of a very troubled artist trying to make it in this crazy world...
The podcast's residential sidekick is back, emerging from the burning flame of the pandemic to tell us how he's coping with the stress by over-eating and lazing around the house. And also his imminent fatherhood.
We check in with an old guest about their lockdown routine, what's keeping them occupied on the box and whether people should picket military funerals.
The last remaining Hooper to never appear on the podcast is finally here! We get into the nitty-gritty of the 'war on drugs' and the dangers of relying on scientific methods to put people behind bars.
Darlie Routier has been an inmate on Texas' famous Death Row since 1997, and is awaiting imminent execution. Accused of stabbing her two sons to death and blaming the crime on a mystery intruder, law enforcement soon turned their attentions to her when they realised that nothing had been taken from the house, and that the murder weapon had come from the Routiers' own kitchen. But is there more to this case than meets the eye?
The host of The Filmmakers Podcast and director of The Dare (2020) and others joins The Hoopers Podcast to tell us all about the film-making process and the different challenges facing a movie director today. Watch the trailer for The Dare here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6hQLZYaU5w
Llanfairpwll's new power couple join us in a makeshift studio to reflect on their journey to love and to answer age old questions about how to cook meat.
Iran has dominated the news headlines thus far in 2020. But how did we get here, on the brink of a nuclear cataclysm? Let us educate you - with no knowledge or experience or expertise whatsoever - on the colourful history of Iran...or, more accurately, one very small man in Iran.
The murmurs are true; an often-spoken of lady finally joins us as a guest to share her knowledge of aircraft and flying in order to crack the baffling case of D.B. Cooper - the sky pirate who hijacked a plane in the US in 1971 and disappeared into the midnight air along with $200,000. Where did he go? Who was he?
An original Hoopers joins us for a long-awaited episode where we take you through the past, present and future of all involved.
What could be more Christmassy than dissecting the brutal murder of 6-year-old Jonbenet Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, in 1996?? We haphazardously discuss theories and bat around the idea that her 9-year-old brother may have accidentally killed her.
Why buy Kanye West's new revolutionary album Jesus Is King when you can just listen to two nobodies review and react to it - track by track - whilst offering no particular insight or expertise of any kind?!? Don't waste another second; click play.
After receiving a lot of criticism for his guarded performance in his last podcast, a guest returns in a fighting mood with a big point to prove...
The podcast returns to its roots - two original Hoopers return to the studio after a long absence to reminisce, ramble & ruminate on a multitude of topics, offering no insight or substance to any of them.
A podcast about Love Island and feminism?! Wow, you must be one lucky son of a gun. Sit down, relax, and prepared to be amazed as we make bold and completely unqualified assertions about love and gender roles.
How much do you know about Big Sky Country? The ol' dusty road has led a real life Montana native to the Hoopers studio to examine the differences between middle America and little ol' Wales, from farms and country music to office shootings and murderous mothers.
The Hoopers Podcast finally has an official Love Guru - the enigma known as Suavez makes his Hoopers debut to teach us about love, life and happiness.
Did you know that the earth is getting hotter? And were you aware that this is actually not a good thing? A classic Hoopers guest returns to tell us how to keep the temperature down to a manageable heat.
You thought our previous BLM episodes turning out to be catastrophic failures would hold us back from discussing racism???? Think again!! Racial tension is still lurking over the world, and we're here to send it back where it belongs - South Africa.
The taskforce in charge of the famous Delphi Murders have completely changed the trajectory of the case with a bonkers press conference, and it's up to two uneducated nobodies to pick the bones of it and try and make sense of these senseless murders...
Did you know that a Swede isn't just a delicious root vegetable?! It's also the name for a person from the beautiful country of Sweden in Scandinavia. We brought in a real life Swedish person to tell you all about it.
Award-winning financial journalist Joseph Kavanagh sits down at the Hoopers studio to warn us about the housing bubble and discuss derivatives. Or something.
The host of the famous Hackthought Podcast comes back to visit the Hoopers to share his thoughts on everything from God, to A.I technology, to ancient battles for democracy.
Is there a Sphinx on Mars? Who built it? The answer to both questions is probably "no", but just in case, a bonafide Hooper dropped by the London studios to discuss the possibility of aliens and ancient advanced civilisations.
In 1977, a letter-writing campaign full of harassment and libelous accusations began. Ten years later, one man was dead, his wife had survived a murder attempt and their brother-in-law was in prison. What the heck happened? After over a week of reading news articles about the case, we have the undisputed answers.
We live in a time where some our greatest heroes have come under fire. Who better than to defend one of those fallen heroes - album by album - than three nobodies?!
The Headband Warrior has been coerced into moving the Hoopers' headquarters down to London - what does the perpetrator of this heinous move have to say for himself?? ----more---- 3:55 - Stag Do's 8:15 - Moving to London 14:00 - Making Bars out of Public Toilets 27:45 - F.R.I.E.N.D.S & Headband Warrior Movie Idea 31:19 - Listen to a Thing: Ross from Friends - Talk to Me You'll Understand 43:00 - Drinks Snobbishness 56:40 - Hoopers Night Out in London 59:55 - Listen to a Thing: Lupe Fiasco - Deliver 1:06:00 - Man Utd vs Arsenal: Facebook Comments 1:13:45 - Jokes Segment
A longtime fan of the show and the CEO of Arfordir Clothing joins us to tell us what life is like for millenials in the year 2018 - will University life change this wide-eyed ragamuffin?!? 0:50 - Freshers Week at Bangor University 06:30 - Listen to a Thing: Nirvana - You Know You're Right 09:55 - Millenials 17:30 - *Arfordir Clothing Advertisement* 24:00 - Listen to a Thing: Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply 30:45 - University Experiences 35:05 - Afterlife & Ghosts 48:40 - Listen to a Thing: Beck - Loser 51:05 - Living Life to the Fullest
A fan favourite returns to solve another brutal murder as well as dissect life's moral issues, from Moses to Trump.
Special Guest Jeff Buziak joins us to analyse the perplexing unsolved murder of his daughter Lindsay in 2008. A mysterious couple, an overbearing mother and a seedy Canadian underbelly; which line of enquiry will lead to answers? ----more---- 2:15 - Meeting People on Dating Apps 6:00 - The Murder of Lindsay Buziak 10:30 - Jeff Buziak Joins Us 15:35 - Something Lindsay Shouldn't Have Seen 21:15 - The House Viewing 27:50 - Hitmen or Something More Personal? 31:00 - Frustrations with Police 39:30 - Jason's Behaviour 45:55 - Shirley Zailo (Jason's Mother & Lindsay's Boss) 54:15 - The Brutality of the Crime 59:05 - The Owner of the Mansion & Vid Acevedo 1:06:10 - The Saanich Police Department & The Office of the Police Complaits Commission Click here for Jeff Buziak's website about the case Click here for Part I of Jeff's interview at Brainscratch Click here for a short YouTube introduction to the case
The Headband Warrior thought that he would try to make friends with a complete stranger! Unfortunately complete strangers often surprise you with smut and debauchery.----more----
The Hoopers Podcast continues to evolve with undoubtedly our most international and pretentious guest yet!! Is America doomed?? Is the Headband Warrior a psychopath?? Is Adnan guilty??..----more---- 2:20 - A burgeoning friendship 8:35 - Why start a podcast? 13:55 - New York Roomsharing 22:20 - American Stupidity & Ghosts 27:40 - The 'State' (eyyyyy) of the USA 38:55 - ADVERTISEMENT: SUDIO HEADPHONES!! 41:10 - Listen to a Thing: Y Blew - By Sy'n Dod Rhyngom Ni 46:00 - Welsh Rock Bands 51:40 - The Psychopath Test 1:06:15 - The Murder of Hae Min Lee 1:22:30 - 3 Homemade Jokes 1:27:20 - ANOTHER Christopher Walken Impression
Want to know the ins and outs and statistical probability of each Russia 2018 team??? Keep on walking. This is a ignorant, ill-informed preview of the World Cup as only the Hoopers Podcast can provide... 1:45 - World Cup Fever 8:35 - Watch a Thing: World Cup BBC Advert 10:50 - World Cup Brasil 2014 14:35 - Predictions: Winners, Golden Boot & Golden Glove 23:55 - Listen to a Thing: Three Lions 27:45 - England's Chances 32:20 - Wales' Euro 2016 Run (ft. Manic Street Preachers - Together Stronger) 34:40 - Russia Facts &
One of the Hoopers' most loyal female associates drops by the studio to promote women's issues including forced birth-camps and arranged marriages TV gameshows. 1:30 - Upbringing 7:00 - The Handmaid's Tale 15:40 - *ADVERTISEMENT*: Sudio Headphones 23:55 - The Bachelorette 48:20 - Listen to a Thing: Labi Siffre - Bless The Telephone 51:30 - The Art of Conversation 1:00:00 - Friends Quiz 1:03:10 - Impressions: Chris Harrison & Cardi B
The Hoopers Podcast is honoured to welcome its first adult female guest. In an age where #metoo has reminded women that they are allowed hashtags as well, it is important to honour these elegant, egg-producing specimens. And also whales. 2:30 - Growing Up 8:50 - Whale Documentaries 25:30 - *ADVERTISEMENT: Dinorwig Distillery's Blue Slate Gin!!* 32:55 - The Golden State Killer has been CAUGHT!!! 40:55 - Golden State Killer Predictions 48:50 - Watch a Thing: The Bachelor 1:04:10 - *ADVERTISEMENT: Sudio Headphones* 1:07:50 - Listen to a Thi
The Hoopers' most frequent guest is back! Primarily due to the fact that he lives just down the street. And he's got some things he wants to get off his chest... 1:20 - Holocaust & WWII 19:00 - North Korea Situation (w/ mourning North Koreans) 25:20 - Arsenal & Wenger 35:40 - *Blue Slate Gin Advertisement & Taste Test* 40:10 - Mabinogion (Welsh Myths & Tales) 54:40 - Poetry Reading - Dylan Thomas' Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night 1:04:00 - *Sudio Headphones Advertisement* (Promo Code: HOOPERS) 1:08:25 - Listen t
Listen in as the Hoopers Podcast finally SOLVE the baffling 1982 disappearance of paperboy Johnny Gosch, as well as settling once and for all who killed Nicole Brown & Ron Goldman in 1994 (I'll give you a hint: It was OJ Simpson).----more---- 1:03 - Putin 7:45 - Wedding Outfit 10:32 - *ADVERTISEMENT: BLUE SLATE GIN TASTE TEST* 20:20 - The disappearance of Johnny Gosch 54:55 - Watch a Thing: OJ Simpson's Confession 1:05:57 - Listen to a Thing: Little Richard - Lucille 1:14:00 - Christopher Walken Impression
Trust me; you'll never find a less-informed, less insightful, less inspiring, less listenable Superbowl 52 review than the Hoopers Podcast's first ever Superbowl Special!!
When a pivotal member of the Hoopers moves away, what do you do?? You get his inferior, semi-literate little brother to replace him of course!----more---- 3:15 - Growing up in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll 13:16 - 'What Annoys Us In Life' Segment 24:20 - New Years Resolutions 35:15 - *ADVERTISEMENT: BLUE SLATE GIN TASTE TEST* 41:30 - British Football Hooliganism 54:48 - Watch a Thing: Manchester United vs Benfica 1966 1:02:12 - Listen to a Thing: Take That - Waiting Around 1:06:20 - Impressions